The Chivas USA U16s concluded their participation in the 2014 Generation adidas Cup after falling 2-1 to the LA Galaxy’s U-16 Team Sunday morning at Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Complex in San Jose, Calif. With the loss, the Red-and-White has been eliminated from contention in finishing as one of three teams to represent the Western Region in the national Generation adidas Cup in April.

The Young Goats started off the game with strong possession of the ball and were able to control the game in the first 15 minutes. Chivas USA were able to create two clear scoring opportunities, but the Galaxy goalkeeper came up big for his team to keep the game scoreless.

Chivas USA’s opponent took advantage of their opportunity to open the scoreboard after the referee called a foul inside the box that would lead to a penalty kick in favor of the Galaxy, and a shot that goalkeeper Hernan Perez was unable to save. The Red-and-White scored the equalizer almost immediately after the Galaxy’s opening goal thanks to forward Ivan Gutierrez.

Before the end of the first half, the match turned physical as both squads sought to get the three points that would help them advance in the tournament. While Chivas USA was able to assert themselves as the dominant squad, the Galaxy regained ball possession, leading them to score their second of the match before heading into halftime.

Coming back to the second half, Chivas USA were determined to get back on the scoreboard, as they demonstrated more passion and better soccer than their rival. Despite playing against 10 players after the ejection of a Galaxy player, and having solid scoring opportunities, the efforts made by the Red-and-White team were not enough to even the scoreboard.

This weekend, Chivas USA’s U-16 Team will continue action in U.S. Soccer Development Academy as they visit Real So Cal on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (PT) at Oak Park High School. For all the latest news and updates on the Red-and-White’s Youth Development Academy, follow us on Twitter: @ChivasUSAYouth & @cdchivasusa.